Impatiens are a flowering plant that are well know for the tolerance to shade, while holding value for their vibrant colors.
This flowering plant ranks among the top ten most popular annual because of there color and steady full summer blooms.
The most common varieties of impatiens can be purchased as seedlings at most local garden centers.
These varieties usually grow to a height of 8 to 12 inches, depending on the variety and the soil structure that they are planted in.
There are also compact, dwarf varieties, that grow as short as 6 to 8 inches high.
Foliage of the impatiens are typically smooth texture leaf, and is a medium green in color.
There are also varieties that have a variegated green and white leaf.
Usually the shape of their leaves look like a tear drop and taper to a point at the end that is gently toothed.
The individual blooms of this plant are 1 to 2 inches across and formed on the end of a short stem near to the leaf tip.
Depending on the variety, these blooms can con in a variety of colors including maroon, mauve, orange, pink, purple, red, salmon, and white, or bi-color varieties with a star pattern of a white center that rays out to the petals tips.
The soil that is plant prefers is one that is humus rich and drains well.
Having a good organic soil management plan in place for your organic gardens that include amending the soil with compost will greatly benefit the growth and the productivity of this plant.
Impatiens, with a good organic soil structure that retains moisture well, can be grown in partial sun in the cooler climate areas.
They are a plant that prefers shade and will thrive in that environment.
Caring for your impatiens is fairly simple or basic.
they are a plant that usually doesn't require much attention.
If they start to look straggly, just cut off about the top third of the plant.
This will promote the energy needed for the plant to develop more flowers, and a healthier plant.
Impatiens are a great choice of a dominant plant to be grown in containers, garden beds, and even window boxes that in shaded areas.
If you are looking for an easy to grow flowering plant that will grow in those areas of shade that have been a problem with other plants, try impatiens.